Interior designer
and entrepreneur Kelly Hoppen MBE has joined fellow visionary Dame Vivienne
Westwood in her bid to halt rainforest destruction and climate change, as an
ambassador for the charity Cool Earth.

Kelly Hoppen is a
powerful force. With 41 years in the design industry, Kelly is one of the most
celebrated and sought after interior designers in the world. A businesswoman
and innovator, Kelly has invested in several small businesses, and dedicates
much time to the championing and nurturing of entrepreneurs and craftsmen,
making her the perfect ambassador for Cool Earth.

11 October 2017

Want to dine with Vivienne Westwood at Sushisamba on Tuesday 7th November?

This exclusive dinner will be curated by Cool Earth Ambassador and Sushisamba Executive Chef Claudio Cardoso, featuring dishes created using ingredients sourced from the rainforest in the Peruvian Amazon.

On the night, the lucky bidder and friend will enjoy the company of Vivienne and up to 24 highly influential guests, she has personally invited for a private dinner. This is a unique opportunity!

And the best bit…? All the proceeds from the auction go to Cool Earth.

10 October 2017

Puerto Rico
has been hit hard with Hurricane Irma, and now Hurricane Maria. The
island of 3.4 million people is without electricity, water, fuel and
looters have taken over.

Wild at Heart Foundation has arrived in Puerto Rico to help the hundreds of abandoned street
dogs caught in the storm. These dogs are terrified and in desperate need
of veterinary attention, food and water. Puerto Rico
has an increasing number of stray dogs, or “satos” as the locals call
them, roaming the island. It's a culmination of the economic crisis,
lack of spaying and neutering dogs, and an absence of government help.
The fact of a category 4 hurricane, the first of its kind to hit the
island in 85 years does not help this already existing problem.

The Wild at Heart Foundation desperately needs YOU at this difficult time. Please visit www.wildatheartfoundation.org to see how you can donate!

19 September 2017

Congratulations to the Wild at Heart Foundation for putting on such a great fundraising event on Saturday night. Over 60 artists donated wonderful pieces of art and almost £30,000 was raised - a fantastic achievement.

We are especially proud of Anne Bryce who donated one of her dog portraits for the event. We loved seeing it on the walls of the Josh Lilley Gallery and were thrilled to see the red sold sticker!

The Wild at Heart Foundation does incredible work to rescue and re-home thousands of street dogs around the world. Please check them out and support in any way you can!

Half of the world’s rainforest has been
destroyed in the last 40 years. And, contrary to the headlines,
rainforest continues to be lost at a faster rate than ever.

However, it's not too late. Cool Earth believes the rainforest can be saved. We just need a new approach. That's why their mission is to put indigenous people back in control of their forest.

Local people stand to lose the most from deforestation but the most
to gain from its protection. As such, they are the forest’s best
possible custodians. That’s why all Cool Earth partnerships are
community-owned and led – an approach that research is continually
proving to be the most effective way to keep rainforest standing.

By developing local livelihoods, they hope to end the cycle of
deforestation entrenching villages into further poverty. Creating
strong, self-determining communities – not dependency.

They are also the only charity that works solely where the threat to
the forest is greatest, on the frontline of deforestation. And each of their partnerships forms a shield to make the neighbouring forest
inaccessible to loggers – saving millions of acres of further forest.

With your support,
Cool Earth can put in place the simple steps that change the fate of
at-risk rainforest and the lives of our indigenous partners.

Eco yoga brand PAMA London featured in The Sunday Times Style 'How to get fit now' article.

It's not enough just to look great working out any more; now you have to be helping the planet, too. And that's exactly what PAMA London does as their yoga collection is made from recycled charcoal bamboo!

Sustainable and earth friendly fashion is so important. Check them out...!

What: Mother and daughter
team Charlotte and Jess founded 100% Natural in 2011. Inspired by a
passion for healthy living, the company produces organic, raw chocolate
brownies. 100% Natural started by selling just 20 brownies a week in
their favourite shop made by hand with one cookie cutter, now
the brownies are now made in a specialist factory in the Cotswolds which
only uses renewable energy.

The Lowdown: The brownies
are available in four flavours using simple organic ingredients. Each
flavour has its own special twist and includes: Organic Raw Chocolate
Brownie with Raw Cacao, Organic Raw Chocolate Brownie with Himilayan
Rose Salt, Organic Raw Chocolate Brownie with Goji and Acai Berry,
and Organic Raw Chocolate Brownie with Coconut and Chia. All brownies
are raw, paleo, dairy, gluten, refine sugar-free, and damn good.

We’re constantly hearing about the positive effects of meditation, but where exactly do you begin? If you think you could benefit from a bit of daily mindfulness, Lucy Sherwood from Rock & Raw Jewellery and Raw Soul Meditations is here to explain how to work meditation into your life and ensure you stick to it…

Superfoodio was born out of a passion for good, wholesome food. Their easy to order boxes are delivered straight to your door, and contain a surprise selection of the finest, energy boosting, superfood snacks and drinks, as well as a ‘feature’ meal ingredient.

The boxes are prepared once a month, each time with a different variety of foods allowing you to discover a new mix of superfoods every time you order.

21 April 2016

Tess Ward's Guide To The Best Coffee Alternatives To Kick Start Your Morning on Women's Health.

We all know the health benefits of coffee but if you're trying to cut back on the caffeine it can be tough to think about getting through the morning without that extra boost.

That's where chef and health foodie Tess Ward comes in.

If you're missing the creamy thickness of the lattes you swapped for bone broth, then these coffee-free options are just the thing to fill the void.

Tess's Tip: Frothing milks takes a bit of skill. However, they can be made simpler by opting for a thicker milk. As with all lattes, an electric milk frother is the secret weapon!

Also it's best to begin whisking the milk in the pan from about room temperature to ensure that you get a good volume.

CHAI LATTE

I associate chai with my time spent in India, where it is made and drunk all across the country. I would often frequent the tiny tea stalls on roadsides, or buy a 5-rupee cup from a chai wallah on train journeys.

The spices in the tea makes them delicious but they also contain a lot medicinal benefits.

This spice mix quantity is a lot more than you need for this recipe, but it’s worth making as it stores well in a dry place in an airtight jar, out of direct sunlight.

1. Lightly toast the spices in a dry frying pan for a couple of minutes, or until they start to smell fragrant.

2. Remove from the heat and slowly add the milk, taking care of spluttering. Froth using an electric milk frother until bubbles form, then pour into a cup and enjoy.

MATCHA + VANILLA LATTE

Matcha is a powdered green tea from Japan, made from high-grade, antioxidant-rich leaves. It makes for a wonderful latte alternative, giving a slow release of energy and providing the body with a number of beneficial vitamins and minerals.

1. Put the matcha powder in a cup and gradually add 50ml of the milk, frothing using an electric milk frother, until dissolved. Warm the remaining milk in a saucepan, whisking as it heats up and becomes light and aerated, then add the dissolved matcha.

Continue frothing until hot, then sweeten to taste with vanilla stevia or maple syrup and enjoy hot, or cold over ice.